During the formative years of the comic book industry, talented Black artists worked behind-the-scenes to create thrilling tales of superheroes, horror, and romance. Invisible Men: The Trailblazing Black Artists of Comic Books, a new hardcover book by comics historian Ken Quattro, is a riveting exploration of this little-known history, published by Yoe Books, an IDW imprint, and debuting today.  

Danish dynamites GHOST IRIS have announced a new tour as special guests for post-hardcore legends in making: SKYWALKER. The tour was originally planned for 2020 but was postponed due to the ongoing pandemic. Ghost Iris will replace Aviana on the bill.  

Despite sales that have exceeded 100K copies, the fever pitch behind James Tynion IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) and Martin Simmonds (Dying is Easy) new series The Department of Truth has reached new heights with a multiple issue sellout and a fast-tracked reprint order from Image Comics.  

Puscifer, whose critically-acclaimed new album, Existential Reckoning (Alchemy Recordings/Puscifer Entertainment/BMG) arrives on physical formats (vinyl/CD/cassette) today, have released a video “Bedlamite”  

February 26, 2021 will see Portuguese dark metal titans MOONSPELL release their hotly anticipated 13th studio album, entitled Hermitage, via Napalm Records.  

Earlier this year, Marvel Comics announced that all-new comics set in the iconic—and terrifying—world of the Alien franchise would be launching in 2021. Today, Marvel is excited to announce that the first of these ventures into never-before-seen corners of the Alien universe will arrive this March with ALIEN #1! Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Empyre: Captain America) with art by Salvador Larroca (Doctor Doom), ALIEN #1 will be a thrilling addition to the incredible legacy that began with the groundbreaking 1979 film. Featuring both new and classic characters from Earth and beyond, this bold take on the Alien mythology will entertain both longtime fans and newcomers to the legendary horror/science-fiction saga. The... 

Marvel launched Marvel’s Declassified, its newest non-fiction narrative podcast series, exclusively on SiriusXM! For its first 10-episode season, the series focuses on the rich, dynamic, and evolving history of Marvel Comics—as told through a contemporary lens. The first episode of Marvel’s Declassified is available now exclusively on SiriusXM.  

Virginia based crossover maniacs ENFORCED announce the release of their debut Century Media Records full-length album, Kill Grid, out on March 12th, 2021.  

Writer Peter David is joined by rising star Javier Pina (Doctor Strange, Rise of the Black Panther) to continue the tale he and George Perez began decades ago in the legendary Future Imperfect! The man once known as the Hulk, the Maestro, has deposed the city of Dystopia’s ancient ruler and now commands in his place.  

“If it bleeds, we can kill it.” Predator has arrived to hunt the One:12 Collective!  

Shiprocked has issued an official press release announcing the cancellation of Shiprocked 20201!  

Modern hard rock/alt metal band Dark Avenue has released their latest single “Break Down The Walls” from their album ‘Reality’, available now. With their melodic vocals in time with rhythms of their solid guitar work, Dark Avenue continues to create the unique sound that illuminated the essence of Texan hard rock.